El Amar Y El Querer

Pepe Aguilar's song 'El Amar Y El Querer' delves into the profound differences between love ('amar') and desire ('querer'). The lyrics suggest that while many people know how to desire, few truly understand how to love. Aguilar contrasts these two emotions by highlighting that love involves suffering and selflessness, whereas desire is about pleasure and self-gratification. This distinction is evident in lines like 'amar es sufrir, querer es gozar' (to love is to suffer, to desire is to enjoy).

The song further explores the self-sacrificial nature of love. Aguilar sings, 'El que ama pretende servir, el que ama su vida la da' (the one who loves seeks to serve, the one who loves gives their life). This suggests that true love is about giving and not expecting anything in return. In contrast, desire is portrayed as fleeting and self-centered, with lines like 'el que quiere pretende vivir y nunca sufrir' (the one who desires seeks to live and never suffer).

Aguilar uses vivid metaphors to illustrate these concepts. Love is described as 'el cielo y la luz' (the sky and the light), symbolizing its boundless and illuminating nature. Desire, on the other hand, is likened to 'la carne y la flor' (the flesh and the flower), emphasizing its temporary and physical aspects. Through these metaphors, Aguilar underscores the idea that while desire may bring immediate gratification, it is love that offers lasting fulfillment and peace. The song ultimately serves as a poignant reminder that true love requires sacrifice, selflessness, and a deep emotional connection, qualities that go beyond mere desire.